Thoughts appreciated here

Lady In Red · Post by **Lady In Red** » Wed Oct 09, 2002 1:04 am

Sorry to hear about your mom.

It's times like these that draws the family together, and you all will become stronger, and closer.

Don't forget to spoil her while she is recovering!

chottoED · Post by **chottoED** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 11:11 am

I've been gone a few days and came back to hear this sad news.
Know my thoughts are with you and your family Blade, I hope things work out for both your loved ones and the family of the other driver.
Should you ever need anything, don't hesitate to give me a holler. Know that PCA and friends are behind you at all times. Be strong as I know you can buddy. It's tough right now but I know your family will come out of this stronger.

blade · Post by **blade** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 5:47 pm

Thank you all for your thoughts and kindness.

Just got home but am going back in a day or so. Have to take care of a few things.

My Mom is doing as good as can be expected. She is still having a hard time accepting losing her eye. The swelling of her face has pretty much gone away but now her skin is discolored from the assorted bruises and cuts. That should all clear up in a month or 2 at most. She has some bad bruises on her face, neck (real bad) and chest around her heart in addition to her compound fracture. Her hand and fingers are mostly colored black from the hit and from the bone piercing through.

My stepdad is mostly ok. He was the driver and the hit was on my Mom's side. He does have a broken wrist and some broken ribs. Both broke their left wrist. He is eating some but Mom is not eating much at all yet.

Families on both sides have been there to see them everyday and my step dads family lives closer, around 30-45 minutes away. We are all 3 hours away. My sister and one of his daughters are there now.

The local paper there had most of the facts wrong but we found one who had them mostly right. Last we heard the 2 kids are still in bad shape and they don't know yet if they will live. I do hope they live of course.

There were 3 kids in the backseat and 2 adults in the front. The driver was going around 55 in a 45 mph zone and went right through 2 large stop signs along with the caution light. Witnesses said she never even slowed down.

If you wish to read about it, see below. The Fosters are my Mom and step dad.

http://www.mountolivetribune.com/main_html/wreck.html

They had a pic of my Moms car turned over in the paper but don't seem to on their website. The car they show right side up is the one that hit them.

I'm just amazed how my Mom and step dad survived and especially around 40 minutes being upside down hanging from their seatbelts as my Mom bled. She also has a deep gash under her lost eye. But they are alive, that is much to be thankful for.

People at the hospital are so nice and caring, as are the medics and troopers involved in their rescue. They have been coming by every day checking.

Thanks again

TheSovereign · Post by **TheSovereign** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 6:05 pm

were just happy they and you are doing better

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 6:34 pm

Originally posted by TheSovereign
were just happy they and you are doing better

mike if you have any questions feel free to ask me as my wife is a rehab. nurse !

UberNeuman · Post by **UberNeuman** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 6:38 pm

Your mother and stepfather sound like very strong people. This is a rough time for you all, and I don't know what I'd do if the same happened to my folks...

If there is anything I can do, please let me know...

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 7:34 pm

Glad to hear that they are doing good blade. Has to be a tough ordeal to go through for both parties in the accident.

poop · Post by **poop** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 8:59 pm

Sorry to hear about it. It sounds like it was certainly a close call. I'm glad to hear your family is recovering and doing well (considering the circumstances)

Socalgal · Post by **Socalgal** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 9:33 pm

Hi Mike,

It's good to hear from you as I've been wondering how things have been going. Of course, wishing your mom continued good wishes and prayers on feeling better emotionally and physically, and glad your step-dad is much better

They're both blessed to have family there with them.

It's nice to hear the hospital and rescue crew are so nice, too.. sometimes from strangers come the warmest feelings of kindness.

Thanks for the update, Mike.. take care of yourself too, ok?

Condolences to the victims' family of the other driver. I hope the children make it.

daveleau · Post by **daveleau** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 9:42 pm

I am very sorry to hear about this. Hearing your parents' story is very sad. I will pray for them and keep them in my prayers. I hope they recover well and your mom can cope with what she has to deal with.
Dave

plucky duck · Post by **plucky duck** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:19 pm

glad to hear, hope the other kids are going to make it thru too...

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:22 pm

sorry man, and I hope everything turns out ok in the end

(sorry I couldnt think of anything else orgional to say at this point, everyone else took my ideas of what to say)

Mntsnow · Post by **Mntsnow** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:49 pm

Best wishes Blade to your family as well as the other family at this time.

Glad to hear your mom is doing better!

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:51 pm

Glad to hear the good news in the grim situation. Keep up the positive thoughts and what not.

Peace

Greg

Karchiveur · Post by **Karchiveur** » Fri Oct 11, 2002 11:22 am

Glad To Hear the your mom and step dad are OK along with the kidsk/.
my best wishs to your family